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OW53 OJN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 81,344 miles on the clock, averaging 7,013 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 OJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,013

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,216
Average per year7,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 OJN 12k29k46k64k81k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage79,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage75,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage71,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,071 miles
Since last MOT+11,877 miles
PASS
Mileage59,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage50,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,159 miles
Since last MOT+17,733 miles
PASS
Mileage32,426 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage20,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage17,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage11,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 OJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 OJN

What car is OW53 OJN?

OW53 OJN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 OJN?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 OJN was 81,344 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 OJN passed its MOT?

OW53 OJN has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2016.

Is OW53 OJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 OJN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OW53 OJN?

OW53 OJN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.